Mar 08, 1991

Issue #56

Cover Story

The unexpected success of ''Dances With Wolves''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 08, 1991
How Kevin Costner's long Western defied the negative predictions of Hollywood Read it
Magazine Cover (Mar 08, 1991)

Encore

The Howard Hughes Ruse

by Jess Cagle | Mar 08, 1991
How Clifford Irving convinced the world that he was the official biographer of the reclusive ''Hell's Angels'' director Read it

Feedback

Mail from our readers

Mar 08, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Book Article

Frederico Fellini's graphic novel

by Regina Joseph | Mar 08, 1991
The ''8 1/2'' director brings his surreal vision to the new comic book ''Trip to Tulum'' Read it

The ''American Psycho'' controversy

by Maureen O'Brien | Mar 08, 1991
Breton Easton Ellis' new novel tests the limits of taste and tolerance Read it

Book Review

Sweet La-La Land

Mar 08, 1991

Vineland

Mar 08, 1991

Beloved

Mar 08, 1991

Subtraction

by L.S. Klepp | Mar 08, 1991

White People

by Jeff Giles | Mar 08, 1991

American Psycho

by Gene Lyons | Mar 08, 1991

A Life of Picasso

by L.S. Klepp | Mar 08, 1991

The Firm

by Gene Lyons | Mar 08, 1991

Cover Story

The unexpected success of ''Dances With Wolves''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 08, 1991
How Kevin Costner's long Western defied the negative predictions of Hollywood Read it

DVD Article

The video All-Stars

by Ty Burr | Mar 08, 1991
James Belushi, Patrick Dempsey, and Mickey Rourke might not sell tickets at the box-office, but they're the biggest draw at the video store Read it

Sony's war with Matsushita

by George Mannes | Mar 08, 1991
A history of the rivalry between the companies that brought you Betamax and VHS Read it

The Core Akira Kurosawa

by Ty Burr | Mar 08, 1991
''Rashomon,'' ''Ikiru,'' ''Seven Samurai,'' and other films by the legendary Japanese director that you must see Read it

Films with two directors

by Melissa Pierson | Mar 08, 1991
''He Said, She Said'' is not the first movie to have more than one person calling ''action'' Read it

Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Mar 08, 1991
The 15 hottest topics from March 8, 1991 Read it

Movie Article

''Dances With Wolves'': From novel to film

by Meredith Berkman | Mar 08, 1991
We talk with ''Dances'' author and Oscar nominated screenwriter Michael Blake about his transformation into a hot Hollywood property Read it

The breakout stars of ''Dances With Wolves''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 08, 1991
We chat with Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, Tantoo Cardinal, and Graham Greene about their response to fame, and what's next Read it

How ''Dances With Wolves'' got real

by Meredith Berkman | Mar 08, 1991
From costumes to props, meticulous care was taken to make Kevin Costner's epic look authentic Read it

Filming the ''Dances With Wolves'' stampede

by Christopher Henrikson | Mar 08, 1991
Producer Jim Wilson shares how the dangerous scene was created with the help of Neil Young, Oreos, and a lot of real buffalo Read it

Cameos in ''The Doors''

by Gregg Kilday | Mar 08, 1991
Oliver Stone, Billy Idol, John Densmore and others make appearances in the Jim Morrison biopic Read it

Fun with movie titles

by Donald Morrison | Mar 08, 1991
With our simple formula, name your own Hollywood blockbuster Read it

Close up on Brooke Smith

by Roger Friedman | Mar 08, 1991
The ''Silence of the Lambs'' actress discusses her filming experience and how she almost played Clarice Starling Read it

Movie Review

The Hard Way

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 08, 1991

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 08, 1991

Shipwrecked

by Valerie Monroe | Mar 08, 1991

The Doors

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 08, 1991

Music Article

Music video cliches

by Jim Farber | Mar 08, 1991
Poison, The Wooten Brothers, L.A. Posse, and Daniel Ash offend our eyes with tired scenarios in their videos Read it

The best Grammy-winning Children's music

by Martin F. Kohn | Mar 08, 1991
''Peter and the Wolf,'' ''Mary Poppins,'' and other discs will make great additions to your child's collection Read it

Another Victory for ''The Little Mermaid''

by Suelain Moy | Mar 08, 1991
Alan Menken and Howard Ashman keep winning awards for their work on the Disney animated movie Read it

Chris Isaak's on top

by Joe Rhodes | Mar 08, 1991
The ''Wicked Game'' singer is enjoying his rising fame and looking forward to his first major tour Read it

Yo! Women Rap: The Tour

by RJ Smith | Mar 08, 1991
Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Yo-Yo headline an all-female rap concert that could be coming to a city near you Read it

Racy music videos

by Jim Farber | Mar 08, 1991
Madonna, The Bytches, Gerardo, and M.C. Hammer are pushing the limits of MTV and VH-1 Read it

The Rolling Stones' controversial new single

by Fred Goodman | Mar 08, 1991
Mick Jagger and company have people talking about ''High Wire'' and it's criticism of Operation Desert Storm Read it

Vernon Reid's Grammy fashion statement

by Ron Givens | Mar 08, 1991
The lead guitarist of Living Colour silently expressed solidarity with Sinead O'Connor through his clothing choice Read it

Music Review

What a Way to Go

by Alanna Nash | Mar 08, 1991

There and Now: Live in Vancouver 1968

by David Browne | Mar 08, 1991

Young Black Teenagers

by James Bernard | Mar 08, 1991

This Is an E.P. Release

by James Bernard | Mar 08, 1991

Blood, Sweat & No Tears

by David Browne | Mar 08, 1991

1916

by Janiss Garza | Mar 08, 1991

Silver Lining

by David Browne | Mar 08, 1991

Pocket Full of Gold

by Alanna Nash | Mar 08, 1991

Tempted

by Alanna Nash | Mar 08, 1991

News Article

Entertainment news for March 8, 1991

Mar 08, 1991
''Family Dog,'' Little Richard, and Tom Cruise made headlines this week Read it

Bret Easton Ellis speaks

by Roger Friedman | Mar 08, 1991
The ''American Psycho'' author responds to the critics who say his book is too violent Read it

TV Article

Mayim Bialik: the young feminist

by Meredith Berkman | Mar 08, 1991
The 15-year-old star of ''Blossom'' makes sure her show is truthful and a good example for other young women Read it

New cable channels

by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 08, 1991
Get ready for Court TV, Sci Fi, and more Read it

Will ''Twin Peaks'' get a second chance?

by Mark Harris | Mar 08, 1991
Creator David Lynch asks fans to let ABC they want the show to continue, but will it help? Read it

''The Simpsons''-''Wonder Years'' connection

by George Blooston | Mar 08, 1991
Could Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper grow up to be Homer and Marge Simpson? Read it

Yakov Smirnoff goes back to Moscow

by Lois Anzelowitz | Mar 08, 1991
For his new Showtime special, the comedian went back to the Soviet Union for the first time since 1978 Read it

NBC's ''Sunday'' might disappear

by Ken Tucker | Mar 08, 1991
The unpopular ''Sunday Best'' is on hiatus and faces an uncertain future Read it

TV Review

Ironclads

by Ken Tucker | Mar 08, 1991

Lucky Day

by Ken Tucker | Mar 08, 1991

60 Minutes

by Ken Tucker | Mar 08, 1991

Video Review

Stray Dog

by Steve Simels | Mar 08, 1991

The Lower Depths

by Steve Simels | Mar 08, 1991

The Bad Sleep Well

by Steve Simels | Mar 08, 1991

Dreams

by Steve Simels | Mar 08, 1991

The Neon Empire

by Michael Sauter | Mar 08, 1991

Blood Vows

by Michael Sauter | Mar 08, 1991

Mr. Skitch

by Michael Sauter | Mar 08, 1991

Doubting Thomas

by Michael Sauter | Mar 08, 1991

Flower Drum Song

by Taehee Kim | Mar 08, 1991

After Dark, My Sweet

by Melissa Pierson | Mar 08, 1991

Chocolate City

by James Bernard | Mar 08, 1991

Green for Danger

by Steve Daly | Mar 08, 1991

The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt

by Ty Burr | Mar 08, 1991

Sanshiro Sugata

by Steve Simels | Mar 08, 1991

Arachnophobia

by Ty Burr | Mar 08, 1991